Russia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Russia is "very committed to this World Cup being a total success"

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Russia is "very committed to this World Cup being a total success" (AFP Photo/Luis ACOSTA)

Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - March 17, 2018 General view of the Russia and Great Britain flags outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Peter Nicholls EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.

Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich Albion - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - March 17, 2018 General view of the Russia and Great Britain flags outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Peter Nicholls EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.

Russia has promised to look after Arsenal fans when the Gunners plays CSKA Moscow

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference after the FIFA Council Meeting, in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, March, 16, 2018. FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup. The last step toward giving match officials high-tech help in Russia was agreed to on Friday by FIFA's ruling council chaired by Infantino. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

FIFA finally approves video review to use at World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino listens to a reporter's question during a press conference after the FIFA Council Meeting, in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, March, 16, 2018. FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup. The last step toward giving match officials high-tech help in Russia was agreed to on Friday by FIFA's ruling council chaired by Infantino. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Pele impressed by Tite's ability to cope with Brazil's modern challenges

The ex-Corinthians coach has made a brilliant start in one of football's most demanding jobs, qualifying with ease for Russia 2018

FIFA budgets $6.56BN income tied to 2022 World Cup in Qatar

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference after the FIFA Council Meeting, in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, March, 16, 2018. FIFA has finally and fully approved video review to help referees at the World Cup. The last step toward giving match officials high-tech help in Russia was agreed to on Friday by FIFA's ruling council chaired by Infantino. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Roberto Mancini won league titles with both Man City and Inter Milan, but has struggled in Russia with Zenit

Roberto Mancini won league titles with both Man City and Inter Milan, but has struggled in Russia with Zenit

Roberto Mancini won league titles with both Man City and Inter Milan, but has struggled in Russia with Zenit

Roberto Mancini won league titles with both Man City and Inter Milan, but has struggled in Russia with Zenit (AFP Photo/ROBERT MICHAEL)

FIFA approves use of VAR for 2018 World Cup

President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that video review will be used at the 2018 tournament in Russia

Atletico's Filipe Luis is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the Europa League, round of 16 second leg soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Atletico Madrid, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Arsenal fan safety in Russia 'top priority' for club after CSKA Moscow Europa League quarter-final draw

Arsenal fan safety in Russia 'top priority' for club after CSKA Moscow Europa League quarter-final draw

Russia's Kokorin expected to miss World Cup with knee injury

Zenit's Alexsander Kokorin leaves the field after getting injured during the Europa League round of sixteen second leg soccer match between Zenit St. Petersburg and Leipzig, at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Russia's Kokorin expected to miss World Cup with knee injury

Zenit's Alexsander Kokorin leaves the field after getting injured during the Europa League round of sixteen second leg soccer match between Zenit St. Petersburg and Leipzig, at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Europa League draw: Arsenal pitted against CSKA Moscow in quarter-finals

The Gunners will travel to Russia as they bid to win the competition, ahead of the likes of Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig and Marseille

Russia's international forward Aleksandr Kokorin suffered a knee injury which is likely to see him missing the World Cup

Russia's international forward Aleksandr Kokorin suffered a knee injury which is likely to see him missing the World Cup (AFP Photo/ANDY BUCHANAN )

Russia's international forward Aleksandr Kokorin suffered a knee injury which is likely to see him missing the World Cup

Russia's international forward Aleksandr Kokorin suffered a knee injury which is likely to see him missing the World Cup

Blow for Russia as injury puts Kokorin's World Cup in doubt

The forward suffered knee ligament damage during Zenit's defeat RB Leipzig and is set to sit out as his country hosts the world's biggest tournament

Welbeck double lifts Arsenal, Torres boosts Atletico

Leipzig's Jean-Kevin Augustin jumps above Zenit's Leandro Paredes during the Europa League round of sixteen second leg soccer match between Zenit St. Petersburg and Leipzig, at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Welbeck double lifts Arsenal, Torres boosts Atletico

Zenit's Sebastian Driussi, 2nd from right, scores his side's first goal during the Europa League round of sixteen second leg soccer match between Zenit St. Petersburg and Leipzig, at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Welbeck double lifts Arsenal, Torres boosts Atletico

Atletico players celebrate after scoring their side's second goal during the Europa League, round of 16 second leg soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Atletico Madrid, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Welbeck double lifts Arsenal, Torres boosts Atletico

Atletico's Fernando Torres celebrates with team mates after scoring during the Europa League, round of 16 second leg soccer match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Atletico Madrid, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)